2004 Mercedes-Benz E500 Fuel/propulsion System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 142 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E500 overview page.
What owners report
“THERE IS A VERY STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE COMING FROM THE BACK SEAT. WHEN I FILL THE GAS TANK THE SMELL IS SO STRONG IT…”NHTSA complaint 10855195 — filed 04/13/2016
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND A STRONG ODOR OF…”NHTSA complaint 10809765 — filed 12/11/2015
“WHEN FILLING THE CAR WITH GASOLINE TO A FULL TANK, THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL THAT IS VERY STRONG THE NEXT DAY. I…”NHTSA complaint 10808811 — filed 12/07/2015
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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E500 have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the most-reported problem area on the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E500: 56 of 142 complaints on file (39.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E500 have in total?
142 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
